Vietnam wins two prizes at Miss ASEAN Television Charm

Jonavi Raisa Quiray of the Philippines won the ASEAN Television Charm contest for television hostesses on the night of March night in HCM City.

Second place was taken by Miss Bali 2009, Data Sili Pertiwi of Indonesia, while Vietnamese cai luong (reformed opera) actress, Que Tran, came in third.

Sixteen women including editors, MCs, reporters and performers working for TV stations in Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Brunei, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam competed in the contest that opened on March 17.

The competitors had to perform in traditional ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) and western-style evening gowns during the second and last shows. They also took part in a talent competition during the contest.

The event, organised by HCM Television and the Cat Tien Sa Company, aimed to help female media professionals in Southeast Asia meet and exchange experiences and promote understanding among ASEAN countries.

Vietnam’s Que Tran won “The People’s Choice” title and was second runner-up.

Que Tran in ao dai and night gown.

The first prize went to Jonavi Raisa B.Quiray from the Philippines. She also won the “Best in Ao dai” award.

Indonesia’s Data Sili Pertiwi ranked second.

The three top contestants: Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

The Miss ASEAN Television Charm pageant closed on the evening of March 22 in HCM City. (photo: Indonesia and Vietnam's representatives).

The first prize winner in night gown.

A Cambodian contestant won the “Best in Traditional Costume” award.

A Lao contestant announcer the “Lifestyle” title.

Contestants competed in four competitions: traditional outfit, talent, ao dai and evening gown.

Source: http://english.vietnamnet.vn